Agri-Business
Food businesses closed in 2024 for 'rat droppings/dead cockroaches' - FSAI
More food businesses were closed last year for breaches of food safety legislation than in 2023, the Food Safety Authority...
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Agri-Business
Restaurant at Carnew Mart issued FSAI closure order in October
The restaurant within Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow was among eight food businesses that were served closure orders by the...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Fitzmaurice: Reinstate reduced 9% VAT rate on food sales
The spotlight will be back on the current VAT rate for the food and hospitality sector as fresh calls will...
Rural Life
'Rodent attack on a bag of rice' among reasons for FSAI enforcement orders
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has served 16 enforcement orders on food businesses in September for breaches of...
Agri-Business
Enterprise Ireland: Food and drink companies invest €165m in research
Investment in research and development activities by companies in the Irish food and drink sector supported by Enterprise Ireland has...
Agri-Business
Increased costs 'top issue' of Irish food businesses
Increased costs and concerns over the availability of staff are the top issues affecting Irish food businesses, new research by...
Agri-Business
Rise in enforcement orders served for breaches of food safety law
In total 92 food businesses were served with legal orders for breaches of food safety law in 2023, the Food...
Agri-Business
Ifac '100% encourages' agri SMEs to use artificial intelligence
Ifac is “100% encouraging” small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and agri-sector to get on board with artificial...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
Ifac report: 'Plenty of red flags' for agribusiness owners
The annual Ifac Food and Agribusiness Report 2023 has found “plenty of red flags” for owners of small and medium...
Rural Life
Agri-industry assembles at Gurteen for Farm Diversification Show
Farmers and businesses from across the agri-industry have gathered at Gurteen College in Co. Tipperary today (Thursday, July 20) for...
Agri-Business
Gurteen College gears up for Farm Diversification Show
Gurteen College is gearing up for the Energy and Farm Diversification Show that will be held there this week. Teagasc,...
Agri-Business
FSAI: 77 enforcement orders served on food businesses in 2022
A total of 77 enforcement orders were served on food businesses for breaches of food safety legislation in 2022, the...
Agri-Business
Funding of €2.1 million to go to 'shared kitchen' for food start-ups
Over €2.1 million in funding has been provided to a project in Dublin city to provide a ‘shared kitchen’ for...
Agri-Business
Department to host webinar for local food businesses
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will co-host a webinar with Bord Bia to outline the supports that...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Food businesses can cut costs through 'packaging strategies' - Ifac
Farm accounts firm Ifac is calling on food businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to improve their “packaging strategies”...
Agri-Business
Food and agri-tech can avail of new €90 million start-up fund
A new €90 million fund for start-up businesses will be available to enterprises in the food and agri-technology sectors, the...
Agri-Business
Food businesses urged to stay prepared for UK import controls
Food Businesses in Ireland are being urged to keep up their preparations for changes to the UK’s controls and regulations...
Agri-Business
FSAI: Butcher among 10 closure orders served in July
A butcher shop in Co. Laois was listed among 10 closure orders – and 11 enforcement orders overall – served...